Import/export HS code 15179093: Edible mixtures for mould-release
Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,592,412 |
| Netherlands | 2,081,851 |
| Belgium | 1,767,060 |
| France | 792,333 |
| Sweden | 276,038 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,160,362 | 1,432,050 | +271,688 |
| Netherlands | 1,153,397 | 928,454 | -224,943 |
| Belgium | 972,734 | 794,326 | -178,408 |
| France | 324,650 | 467,683 | +143,033 |
| Sweden | 129,155 | 146,883 | +17,728 |
| Malaysia | 165,457 | 63,098 | -102,359 |
| Italy | 40,846 | 13,163 | -27,683 |
| Poland | 10,057 | 31,260 | +21,203 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| Ireland | 735 | 2,928 | +2,193 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,652,404 |
| Belgium | 1,758,627 |
| Netherlands | 1,552,218 |
| France | 837,085 |
| Sweden | 288,812 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,237,782 | 1,414,622 | +176,840 |
| Belgium | 1,026,255 | 732,372 | -293,883 |
| Netherlands | 789,204 | 763,014 | -26,190 |
| France | 316,443 | 520,642 | +204,199 |
| Sweden | 129,155 | 159,657 | +30,502 |
| Malaysia | 165,457 | 63,098 | -102,359 |
| Poland | 7,638 | 30,065 | +22,427 |
| Italy | 16,115 | 13,163 | -2,952 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| United Kingdom | 2,419 | 0 | -2,419 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,011,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,362,228 |
| Other | 452,025 |
| Air transport | 18,391 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,750,231 | 3,261,417 | +511,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 938,900 | 423,328 | -515,572 |
| Other | 268,813 | 183,212 | -85,601 |
| Air transport | 5,067 | 13,324 | +8,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,256,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,027,603 |
| Thamesport | 742,059 |
| Felixstowe | 679,188 |
| Eurotunnel | 608,700 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,123,129 | 1,132,953 | +9,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,225,772 | 801,831 | -423,941 |
| Thamesport | 537,949 | 204,110 | -333,839 |
| Felixstowe | 102,618 | 576,570 | +473,952 |
| Eurotunnel | 304,947 | 303,753 | -1,194 |
| 000 | 268,813 | 183,212 | -85,601 |
| Portsmouth | 112,140 | 227,756 | +115,616 |
| Southampton | 145,608 | 25,012 | -120,596 |
| London | 28,583 | 133,869 | +105,286 |
| Harwich | 1,758 | 147,445 | +145,687 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURATOS LIMITED | 51 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 46 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 41 |
| CAPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 39 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 37 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| SWIZZELS MATLOW LIMITED | 32 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 30 |
| INTERNATIONAL FOOD LINK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,383,696 |
| Japan | 2,307,505 |
| Poland | 891,239 |
| Sweden | 642,457 |
| Morocco | 634,050 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,522,385 | 1,861,311 | +338,926 |
| Japan | 1,174,099 | 1,133,406 | -40,693 |
| Poland | 390,029 | 501,210 | +111,181 |
| Sweden | 265,763 | 376,694 | +110,931 |
| Morocco | 285,742 | 348,308 | +62,566 |
| Spain | 164,453 | 138,849 | -25,604 |
| Saudi Arabia | 116,335 | 147,120 | +30,785 |
| Ukraine | 83,840 | 92,259 | +8,419 |
| Portugal | 33,157 | 23,307 | -9,850 |
| Germany | 21,244 | 19,132 | -2,112 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 864,927 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 395,009 | 469,918 | +74,909 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,367,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,280,624 |
| Other | 2,151,593 |
| Air transport | 23,557 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,133,082 | 2,234,410 | +101,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 929,798 | 1,350,826 | +421,028 |
| Other | 1,040,306 | 1,111,287 | +70,981 |
| Air transport | 21,538 | 2,019 | -19,519 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,151,593 |
| Southampton | 1,720,282 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,135,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,051,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 796,598 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,040,306 | 1,111,287 | +70,981 |
| Southampton | 679,616 | 1,040,666 | +361,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 531,046 | 604,199 | +73,153 |
| London Gateway Port | 653,301 | 398,161 | -255,140 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,471 | 533,127 | +269,656 |
| Heysham | 177,628 | 481,554 | +303,926 |
| Felixstowe | 258,595 | 193,835 | -64,760 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,684 | 181,494 | -10,190 |
| Holyhead | 112,767 | 89,731 | -23,036 |
| Dover | 132,518 | 33,475 | -99,043 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15179093
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds